There are 4 ways to get from Palavi to Dambulla by bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Palavi Junction to Medawachchiyabus
- Take the bus from Medawachchiya to Dambullabus
3h 55mDrive 129.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Palavi to Dambullacar 129.1 km
2h 17mRs 5,767–8,330Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palavi to Dambullataxi 129.1 km
2h 17mRs 7,000–9,000Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Palavi to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
2h 26mRs 42,697–153,992
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palavi to Dambulla is to drive which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Palavi to Dambulla is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Palavi to Dambulla. However, there are services departing from Palavi Junction and arriving at Dambulla via Medawachchiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Palavi and Dambulla is 193 km. The road distance is 129.1 km.
The best way to get from Palavi to Dambulla without a car is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Palavi to Dambulla, including transfers.
Palavi to Dambulla bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Palavi Junction station.
Palavi to Dambulla bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Medawachchiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palavi to Dambulla is 129 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Palavi to Dambulla.
There are 1085+ hotels available in Dambulla.
What companies run services between Palavi, North Western, Sri Lanka and Dambulla, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Palavi Junction to Dambulla via Medawachchiya in around 3h 55m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Palavi Junction to Medawachchiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Medawachchiya to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,000–33,000
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Stansted Airport into central London, Getting to Rome from the airport, and The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games - to help you get the most out of your next trip.